The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council salutes the amazing women in our companies, communities and families as we commemorate Women’s History Month. While Georgia is well known for its business-friendly climate, economic influence and historic role in the evolution of civil rights and social justice, no analysis of our Great State would be complete without acknowledging the important roles played by countless women executives, leaders, elected officials, business owners, educators and other professions. While women represent just over half of the population, their outsized influence on all things Georgia cannot be adequately summarized by statistics. As we celebrate Women’s History Month throughout April, it is imperative that we all take the time to truly appreciate the impact that women have had on our society.
The influence of women – on every aspect of our nation’s history – is monumental, although some elements are not as well documented as others. Women’s History Month did not begin until 1981, when Congress designated the second week of March as Women’s History Week. For years, Congress continued to pass a resolution annually setting aside one week in March for a commemoration, until the National Women’s History Project finally prevailed upon the legislators to designate March 1987 as National Women’s History Month. It has been observed annually ever since, with events and activities across the nation throughout the month of March. In Georgia, women have long played a vital role in the success and prosperity of our state, especially in the world of business.
At its core, the GMSDC is a catalyst for growth and development of Georgia’s thriving business community. While the primary focus of the organization is advocating for minority business inclusion in corporate and government supply chains, the GMSDC is an organization whose leadership, staff team, and constituent community are primarily comprised of women….
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